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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-02 (6)MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, June 2, 1980 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Mayor Bailey called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The invocation was given by Reverend James Caley, Retired, St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly Absent: None PROCLAMATION - JUNE - CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING MONTH Mayor Bailey presented a proclamation designating the month of June as "Children's Summer Reading Month" to Kathy Muhs from the Huntington Beach Library. PROCLAMATION - JUNE - PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH Mayor Bailey presented a proclamation designating the month of June as "Parks and Recreation Month" to Norma Vander Moien, Chairwoman of the Community Services Commission. COMMENDATION - RUTH LOVE - EMPLOYEE AT SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTER Mayor Bailey presented a commendation to Ruth. Love who has recently resigned as an employee at the Senior Citizens' Center. She worked very closely with the Orange County Housing Authority to provide assistance to citizens needing housing assistance and in the preparation of income tax forms. PRESENTATION - SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS - ANIMAL LICENSE POSTER CONTEST Mayor Bailey presented trophies and plaques to Sweepstakes winners and their teachers for participation in the Animal License Poster Contest. PRESENTATION - WHITECAPPERS - JONI SMITH Mayor Bailey presented certificates to Joni Smith, President of the Whitecappers, who accepted on behalf of members of the organization who helped with the Animal License Poster Contest. PRESENTATIONS - GYMNASTIC OLYMPIC TEAM - LUCY COLLINS - BETH KLINE Mayor Bailey presented a commendation to Lucy Collins and Beth Kline who had quali- fied for the United States Olympic Gymnastics Team. The audience gave the young girls a standing ovation. Page #2 - Council Minutes - 6/2/80 GRANT APPLICATION TO COASTAL CONSERVANCY TO FUND FISHERMEN'S ACCESSWAY - DEFERRED TO 7/8/80 The City Clerk presented a communication from the Development Services Director recommending that Council approve an application to the Coastal Conservancy for state funding for the development of a fishermen's accessway. The City Administrator stated that he had been informed by the Development Services Director that a letter had been received from the Wildlife Conservation Board requesting that the matter be continued to give them an opportunity to evaluate it as it comes under their jurisdiction. On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council deferred consideration of the matter of a grant application to the Coastal Conservancy for state funding for the development of a fishermen's accessway. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas (out of the room) RECESS - HUNTINGTON BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Chairwoman Bailey called a recess of the Council. She then called the regular meeting of the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency to order. ROLL CALL Present: Pattinson,'Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly Absent: None MINUTES APPROVED The Clerk presented minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 1980 for the Agency's consideration. On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, the Agency approved the minutes of the May 19, 1980 meeting as written and on filein the Office of the Clerk. AYES: Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly NOES: None ABSTAIN: Pattinson ABSENT: Thomas (out of room) PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO 21 ADOPTED - GOLDENWEST/WARNER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Chairwoman Bailey announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing for the purpose of considering Resolution No. 21 of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach approving conveyance of certain real property for fair market value to L. C. Smull to effectuate the Participation Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agency.of the City of Huntington Beach and L. C. Smull. Said property is generally located at the northeast corner of Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue and is more particularly described as follows: Lots 71, 103, 104, 115, 116 of Block "C" and Lots 32, 57, 61, 62, 63, 64, 74, 92, 96 of Block "D" of Tract 392, as shown on a map recorded in Book 16, Page 5, of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California. 1 Page #3 - Council Minutes - 6/2/80 The Clerk announced that all legal requirements for publication and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. Chairwoman Bailey declared the hearing open. There being no one present to speak on the matter and there being no protests filed either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Chairwoman. Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Finley, that after reading by title, the Agency adopt Resolution No. 21 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE WARNER/GOLDENWEST PROJECT AREA FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES TO L. C. SMULL." The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly NOES: Thomas ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency was adjourned. RECONVENE - COUNCIL Mayor Bailey reconvened the meeting of the City Council. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Stan Cohen, City, stated his concerns regarding the self -funding programs in the FY 1980-81 budget. He protested that residents of the City would be required to pay parking fees at the beach as their taxes already pay for various services at the beach. Brian Conley, City, stated that he was a teacher at Golden West College and requested t at Council continue funding the Allied Arts Commission when the budget is consi- dered. Lorraine Faber, City, stated that she was a representative of HOME Council. She spoke regarding the trash contract that the City has with Rainbow Disposal that will be expiring July 31st. She recommended that the trash contract be let to bid and if that is not possible because of the time factor that Rainbow Disposal be limited to a one year contract while preparations for bid are underway. HELIPORT RELOCATION - INVESTIGATE PROPERTY 0 C AIRPORT Councilman Thomas stated that he had attended a meeting that day regarding relocating the heliport at Orange County Airport. He stated that the City had first option on leasing a two acre site on the airport. Lt. Morrison showed slides of the property and clarified the terms of the offer and the expected costs and revenues he expected from the venture. Following discussion, a motion was made by Thomas, seconded by MacAllister, to direct Lt. Morrison to enter into negotiations on acquiring the lease and report back to Council on the matter. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic NOES: None ABSENT: Kelly (out of room) 81 Page #4 - Council Minutes - 6/2/80 PUBLIC HEARING - FY 1980/81 BUDGET - 6/10/80 Mayor Bailey announced that the Public Hearing on the budget was scheduled for June 10, 1980. SANDS - COMMENDATION Mayor Bailey commended the Public Information Officer on the recent publication of the City's newsletter "The Sands." ELECTION SIGNS Mayor Bailey spoke regarding a problem with election signs from the April 8th election that had not been removed. She suggested that a letter be sent to candidates in the April election requesting that campaign signs be removed. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS - APPROVED - KNAPP - TAKES Councilwoman Finley recommended that Michael F. Knapp and John Arthur Takes be appointed to the Environmental Board. She stated that the Board had informed her of their need of direction from Council. and suggested that after the budget was adopted that a meeting be scheduled regarding the matter. A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Kelly, to appoint Michael F. Knapp and Arthur Takes to the Environmental Board. Councilman MacAllister stated that he believed that it was important to maintain a balance of idealogical viewpoints on the Board. The motion made by Bailey and seconded by Kelly carried by unanimous vote, Councilwoman Finley requested that a Study Session be scheduled with the consultants that provided the City with computer information, particularly the housing fiscal analysis. ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONSERVATION Councilman Kelly stated that he attended a Southern California Hydrogen Generation Conservation meeting and requested that Council meet, prior to the next issue of The Sands, to discuss ways to support conservation of electrical energy in our homes. HBHS BAND - RECOGNITION TO BE PREPARED Councilman MacAllister stated that the Huntington Beach High School Band had been chosen to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and that they will appear in the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade. He stated that the band must raise $100,000 and requested that Council support the band any way that they can. On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council directed staff to prepare the proper recognition for the Huntington Beach High School Band. The motion carried unanimously FUND RAISER - 4TH OF JULY PARADE Councilman MacAllister stated that a fund raiser for the 4th of July Parade would be held at 5:00 P.M., June 9th at Charlie Browns. IS2 Page #5 - Council Minutes, - 6/2/80 PCTA MEETING - JUNE 3, 1900. Councilman MacAllister stated that June. 3rd at 7:30 A.M. a Public Cable Television Authority meeting would be held at Manny's Restaurant (Edinger and Gothard Streets). He stated that a special meeting at the tower area would be held shortly. SR OUTREACH GRANT Councilman Mandic requested a copy of the Senior Outreach Grant. LETTER OF PROTEST - ALCALA CASE Councilman Pattinson stated that the Chief of Police had informed him that he had heard over the radio that Chief Justice gird had granted a new trial in the Alcala case. He suggested that Council write a strong letter of protest to the Chief Justice. Following discussion, a motion was made by Pattinson, seconded by Mandic, to direct staff to prepare a letter to Chief Justice Bird protesting her action in the matter of the Alcala case and that staff bring back the letter to Council at the June 9th meeting. The motion carried unanimously. PARKING ON PALM CORRECTED"- APPRECIATION EXPRESSED Councilman Thomas stated his appreciation to the Director of Public Works for correcting the parking problem on Palm Street. MAYOR BAILEY COMMENDED Councilman Thomas commended Mayor Bailey for bringing the Council together and stated that the changes she had made were good changes. STRIPING ON STREETS Mayor Bailey stated that she had noticed new striping on the City streets and that traffic signals had been installed and complimented the Director of Public Works regarding these matters. The Director of Public Works stated that his department had received a new striping machine, plus the fact that two of his employees had invented a machine that made striping more efficient, CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS APPROVED On motion by Mandic, second MacAllister, the following items were approved as recommended, with Councilman Pattinson abstaining on the item pertaining to -Resolu- tion No. 4877. The motion carried unanimously. MINUTES - Approved minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 19, 1980 and the reg�uTar meeting of May 19, 1980 as corrected and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. INCREASE OF STATE SB 650 LITTER CONTROL GRANT BUDGET - Accepted additional funding from the State of California So id ante Management Board in the amount of $5,019 and approved the revised project budget total of $24,953. 0 Page #6 - Council Minutes - 6/2/80 CONSTRUCTION OF MASONRY BLOCK WALL - EDINGER BTWN PLYMOUTH & STANDISH & VARIOUS LOCATIONS - PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS - MSC 169 - Approved plans and speci,fi;ca.ti;ons and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of a masonry block wall on Edinger Avenue between Plymouth Lane and Standish Lane.and other various locations. NORMA BRANDEL GIBBS PARK - Approved the recommendation of the Community Services Commission that the "Norma Brandel Gibbs" trail designation in Huntington Central Park be transferred to "Sims Grove Park Site" to be named the "Norma Brandel Gibbs Park." HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD BYLAWS - Approved revised Bylaws of the Human Resources Board. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT 80-D1 - SHAEFFER DEVELOPMENT - Approved and authorized execution of Reimbursement Agreement 80-D1 between the City, and Shaeffer Development Company for the construction of 240 lineal feet of forty-five inch master planned storm drain pipe to serve Tract 9617 and adjacent properties located on the north side of the intersection of Algonquin Street and Heil Avenue, INSTALLATION OF ASPHALT CAP ON SLATER AVE BTWN GOTHARD & NEWLAND - PLANS & SPECIFI- CATIONS - C- - Vpprovea pans and speci ications and -au-th-o-rizecl the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the installation of an asphalt cap over portions of Slater Avenue between Gothard Street and Newland Street. SLURRY SEALING OF VARIOUS EXISTING STREETS - MSC-171 - Approved plans and specifica- tions and authorized the Ci"ty Clerk to advertise far bids for the slurry sealing of various streets in pursuance of maintenance programs. RESOLUTION NO 4877 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACR OF INTMIONTO VACATE AN EASEMENT FOR WATERLINE PURPOSES IN TRACT 9680," RESOLUTION NO 4878 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF INTENTI N TO VACATE EXCESS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ON WEST SIDE OF NEWLAND STREET, NORTH OF YORKTOWN AVENUE." PARADE FLOAT CONTRACT - C E BENT & SON INC - Approved and authorized execution of an agreement between the City and C. E. Bent & Son, Inc. for parade float service. CHARTER REVISION The City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator regarding Council's previous direction that staff proceed with language preparation for a Charter Revision. On motion by Thomas, second MacAllister, Council directed staff to abandon proceed- ing with preparation for a Charter Revision at this time. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson, Finley (out of room) CETA AGREEMENTS & BUDGET The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the City Administrator requesting the City Council to approve CETA agreements for Titles IID and VI, Public Service Employment, between the City and the Orange County Manpower Commission and approve the recommended CETA Budget through September 30, 1980. Page #7 - Council Minutes - 5/2/80 On motion by MacAllister, second Kelly, Council approved the recommended CETA budget through September 30, 1980. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Thomas, Finley, Bailey, MacAllister, Mandic, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: Pattinson (out of room) CRIME REDUCTION PROGRAM GRANT - APPROVED - NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM The City Administrator informed Council that they had been provided with copies of the Crime Reduction Program Grant, more commonly known as the Neighborhood Watch Program. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Finley, to approve and execute the Crime Reduction Program Grant between the City and the County of Orange. The motion carried unanimously. MEETING WITH HCD SPEAKERS - DEFERRED The City Administrator stated that at a previous Council meeting staff was requested to set up a meeting with Housing and Community Development Speakers. He requested that this meeting be scheduled after the budget has been adopted. APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF APPEALS - HARTFELDER The City Administrator recommended that J. Don Hartfelder be appointed to the Board of Appeals. On motion by Mandic, second MacAllister, Council appointed J. Don Hartfelder to the Board of Appeals. The motion carried unanimously. CONTRACT AWARDED - MDT CO - JANITORIAL SERVICES The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Department of Public Works of a three-year contract between the City and M.D.T. Company for janitorial services for the Civic Center, Central Library, Water Warehouse, Old Fire Station (Second Floor) Old Fire Station (First Floor) and the old Administration Building. The Director of Public Works recommended that Council award a contract to M.D.T. Company in the amount of $10,159.59 per month and authorize the execution of an agreement for janitorial services for a period of three years. Following discussion, a motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Mandic, to award the contract to M.D.T. Company in the amount of $10,159.59 per month and authorized the execution of an agreement for janitorial services for a period of three years. The motion carried unanimously. CONTRACT AWARDED - ALTA ASSOCIATES - STUDY RE AUTOMATE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT CORPYARD The City Clerk presented a transmittal from the Department of Public Works of an agreement between the City and Alta Associates to perform the feasibility study to automate maintenance management at the corporation Yard. On motion by Mandic, second Kelly, Council approved the selection and awarded the contract to Alta Associates for $15,000 and authorized execution of that agreement. The motion carried unanimously. Page #8 - Council Minutes - 6/2/80 TLC NUTRITION PROGRAM RELOCATED - LAKE PARK CLUBHOUSE The City Clerk presented a communication from the Community Services Director regarding relocating the TLC Nutrition Program from the Old Civic Center to Lake Park Clubhouse. Discussion was held regarding the date that the relocation would take place. On motion by Pattinson, second MacAllister, Council approved relocation of Project TLC to Lake Park Clubhouse effective December, 1980 -- Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE ADOPTED On motion by Mandic, second Pattinson, Council directed the Clerk to give Ordinance Nos. 2433 and 2435 a second reading by title; and adopted same by unanimous vote. ORD NO 2433 - ADOPTED - PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING NEW SUBSECTION (f) TO SECTION 3.02.190 RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS." ORD NO 2435 - ADOPTED - LICENSING OF ANIMALS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNI- CIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 7.08.050 PERTAINING TO LICENSING OF ANIMALS." ORDINANCES INTRODUCED On motion by MacAllister, second Pattinson, Council directed the Clerk to read Ordinance Nos. 2437 and 2430 by title and approved introduction of same by unanimous vote. ORD NO 2437 - INTRODUCED - DETERMINATION OF CITY TAX RATE "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 3.16 AND ADDING THERETO NEW CHAPTER 3.16 ENTITLED,"DETER- MINATION OF CITY TAX RATE." ORD NO 2430 - INTRODUCED - UNIFORM FIRE CODE - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 17.56 THEREOF, AND ADDING THERETO NEW CHAPTER 17.56 ENTITLED "UNIFORM FIRE CODE." ORD NO 2431 - INTRODUCED - UNIFORM CODES The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 2431 for Council's consideration"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTERS 17.04, 17,08, 17.12, 17.28, 17.40, 17.44, 17.48 AND 17.60; AND ADDING THERETO NEW CHAPTERS 17.02, 17.04, 17.08, 17.12, 17.28, 17.40, 17.44, 17.48 AND 17.60, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 1979 EDITION: THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1979; THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1979 EDITION: THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1979 EDITION: THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1979 EDITION: THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1979 EDITION: THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1978 EDITION: AND THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE, 1979 EDITION." f3fa. 1 Page #9 - Minutes - 6/2/80 Councilman MacAllister stated his concerns regarding the Uniform Building Code and referred to a letter dated May 15th from the Consumer Affairs Contract State License Board requesting that the City create additional forms in the code. He stated that he believed these forms would create another level of beauracracy and that the in- formation required on the forms would be an invasion of privacy. Following discussion, a motion was made by Mandic, seconded by Finley, to read Ordinance No. 2431 by title, and approve introduction of same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Pattinson, Thomas, Finley, Bailey, Mandic, Kelly NOES: MacAllister ABSENT: None Councilman MacAllister questioned staff as to their response to the letter received from the Department of Consumer Affairs. The Director of Development Services stated that they would be requesting that Council approve a resolution opposing some of the requirements ordered by the Department of Consumer Affiars. Councilman MacAllister offered to carry the resolution to the League of Cities. SCHEDULED MEETINGS DISCUSSED Councilman Pattinson questioned the need of two Council meetings in succession. It was clarified that the meeting on June 9th. would be an Executive Session to discuss personnel negotiations and that the purpose of the meeting on June 10th was to hold a public hearing on the budget followed by a discussion of Council goals and objectives, so that budget decisions could be based on these goals. REQUEST THAT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS BE APPOINTED Mayor Bailey requested that Councilmembers who have not done so appoint a Planning Commissioner. EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED Mayor Bailey called an Executive Session of the City Council at 10:15 to discuss litigation matters. RECESS - RECONVENE The meeting was recessed by the Mayor at 10:15 P.M. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 10:45 P.M. bnAM IPMM17NT The Mayor adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council to 7:30 P.M. Monday, June 9, 1980. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex=ofi`i ci o Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California